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Golf: Penalty gifts Furyk victory

Jim Furyk claimed victory after Brain Davis was given a two-stroke penalty on the first play-off hole

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Jim Furyk defeated Brian Davis in a play-off to win the Verizon Heritage at Hilton Head Island

Davis was given a two-stroke penalty on the play-off hole after clipping a reed on his backswing

The victory is Furyk's 15th on the tour, while Brian Davis is still waiting for his first success

(CNN) -- American Jim Furyk defeated Brian Davis in a play-off to claim a three-stroke victory in the Verizon Heritage at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on Sunday.

The tournament was decided in bizarre fashion when Englishman Davis informed officials he had clipped a reed during his backswing at the first play-off hole, and was handed a two-stroke penalty.

It proved costly for Davis, who finished with a final score of 10-under and is still waiting for his first PGA Tour title. Meanwhile, Furyk moved into the top five of the world rankings after he carded 13-under to secure his 15th victory on the tour.

Another Englishman Luke Donald, and Furyk's fellow American Bo Van Pelt, finished tied for third place on nine-under.

I feel bad for him [Davis]. It was too good a battle to end that way.--Jim Furyk